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Last Updated: Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, 5:08 AM PST
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FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
Indra and EDGE to form joint venture for loitering munitions
By FlightGlobal: Spanish defence contractor Indra and UAE-based EDGE have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture for developing and manufacturing loitering munitions in Spain, leveraging Indra's industrial footprint and EDGE's munitions expertise.
(FR) LIVE, War in Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron Meet at Villacoublay Air Base
By lemonde.fr: Lors d’une cérémonie organisée ce matin sur la base aérienne de Villacoublay, les deux présidents ont signé une déclaration d’intention qui porte sur « la coopération relative à l’acquisition par l’Ukraine d’équipements de défense français », dont une centaine de Rafale.
DefenseNews.com
• Rudy Ruitenberg
ICEYE positions SAR constellation as Europe’s independent tactical space‑intelligence backbone
By DefenseNews.com: The Finnish firm eyes a satellite fleet large enough to enable ‘tactical’ ground operations without relying on US data.
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
Rohde & Schwarz Takes Stake in Orbint to Advance Space-Based SIGINT Capabilities
By SpaceWatch Global: The technology company Rohde & Schwarz has acquired a stake in Orbint GmbH, a spin-off from the University of the Bundeswehr Munich.
Leeham News
Embraer E195‑E2 Sales Rise; KC‑390 Tanker‑Transport Gains Traction
By Leeham News: Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton Nov. 17, 2025, © Leeham News: Sales of Embraer’s E195-E2 have taken off this year after a long period of stagnation.
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
General Atomics displays YFQ-42A CCA candidate in Middle East for first time
By FlightGlobal: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is showcasing its candidate for the US Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) requirement for the first time in the Middle East.
FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
Bombardier Defense eyes Middle East opportunities for Global 6500
By FlightGlobal: Bombardier Defense identifies significant Middle East opportunities for military-configured Global 6500 aircraft, citing the platform's optimal size and capabilities for modern mission systems as sensor miniaturisation enables business jets to perform roles previously requiring larger aircraft.
